Introduction

There are many varied uses for drones, and the capacities and capabilities they provide are being expanded all the time. Typically, they are used to reduce the risk involved in hazardous activities, to access areas or structures that are otherwise hard to reach or to enhance the possibilities of creative endeavors. In this course the participants will learn drone’s components and their work, legalities and risks and applications in commerce, exploration, horticulture, agriculture and more.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend:

Farmers, horticulturists, planners, builders, film makers, marketing professionals, surveyors, environmental managers, land and resource managers, researchers, and others.

COURSE LEVEL: Advanced

Course Objectives

At the end of this IRES training course, you will learn:

•  Their components and how they work
•  Legalities, risks
•  Applications in commerce, exploration, horticulture, agriculture and more

Course Outline

Module 1: Scope and Nature of Drone Technology

•  What is a Drone?
•  History of Drones
•  Types of Drones
•  Multi rotor, Single rotor, Fixed wing drones
•  Fixed wing hybrid, airship and other drone types
•  Connectivity - radio frequency, wi-fi, LTE
•  Purpose of Drones
•  Remote sensing, aerial surveillance, video applications
•  Other applications - disaster relief, construction, geo survey, recreation, military, aquatic and space applications.

Module 2: Drone Features and Operation

•  Main Features of Drones
•  Camera and media storage
•  Flight time and speed o Hover accuracy
•  Components - battery, gyroscope, accelerometer, altimeter, sensors, antenna
•  Controllers - flight controller, electronic speed controller, gps
•  Camera
•  Payload
•  How to build a Drone in 6 steps
•  Operation of Drones - vertical motion, rotating

Module 3: Benefits, Risks and Legalities

•  Ethical Concerns - individual rights, data protection, accountability of autonomous
•  Legal Considerations
•  Safety
•  Air space
•  Environmental law
•  Spying o Stalking
•  Data collection
•  Data breach
•  Smuggling
•  Drones as weapons
•  Cyberweapons

Module 4: Environmental Applications

•  Land Management
•  Reforestation
•  Sustainable Agriculture and Crop Monitoring
•  Monitoring & Inspection of Renewable Energy Sources, Pipelines, and Oil Rigs
•  Wildlife Conservation - detecting poachers, collecting samples
•  Transport & Delivery

Module 5: Exploratory and Discovery Applications

•  Drones in Exploration
•  Oceanic Exploration
•  Space Exploration
•  Drones in Mining Applications
•  Sampling and data collection
•  Volumetrics and LiDar
•  Stability and safety monitoring
•  Security monitoring

Module 6: Retail and Service Applications

• Drones in Real Estate
• Photography
• Drones for Online Services
• Drones in Security
• Drones in Behavioural Economics

Module 7: Agronomic and Horticulture Applications

•  Horticulture
•  Agronomy
•  Viticulture
•  Livestock
•  Precision Agriculture
•  Applications
•  Marketing and sales
•  Surveying
•  Crop monitoring
•  Pesticide and fertiliser application
•  Crop inventory and insurance
•  Monitoring livestock
•  Asset management
•  Challenges of using drones in Agriculture: Types of aircraft, Sensors, BIG data, Flight regulations, Liability

Module 8: Construction and Industry Applications

•  Construction Drones
•  Mapping and Land Surveys
•  Data and Scheduling
•  Track and Inventory Equipment
•  Progress Reports and Collaboration
•  Safety and Inspections
•  Security and Surveillance
•  Limitations of Drones in Construction

Module 9: Telecommunication Applications

•  Drone Technology in Telecommunications
•  Inspections and Asset Management
•  Line of sight testing
•  Temporary networks and Airborne relays
•  Network measurement
•  Internet of things connectivity
•  Data provision and processing
•  Flight paths and corridors
•  Unmanned aircraft systems
•  Tethered systems

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected] or [email protected]  

Mobile: +254 715 077 817 or +250 789 621 067

TAILOR-MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817 or +250 789 621 067

Mobile: +254 792516000, +254 792516010, +250 789 621 067 or Email [email protected] or [email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before course start date.

Send proof of payment to [email protected]  or [email protected]

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